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Castelo de Paiva weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

Curious about the December weather in Castelo de Paiva? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Castelo de Paiva typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Castelo de Paiva in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 124 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Castelo de Paiva. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Castelo de Paiva climate page with graphs.

 

Castelo de Paiva, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 197 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 124 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Porto, Portugal (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Castelo de Paiva in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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